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Al-Hamra Mosque

Mosque

Mosque in the Fès‑Meknès region serving local worshippers; encountered by visitors touring Fes for its religious architecture and medina neighbourhoods.

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Al-Hamra Mosque essentials

Country: Morocco
Driest months: Jul-Sep
Pay in: Dirham (د.م.)
Language: Arabic
Emergency: 19

Al-Hamra Mosque at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Al-Hamra Mosque

Spring and autumn are the most pleasant times to explore Fes and its mosques; midday in summer can be hot in the medina.

Spring-Autumn (Mar-Oct)
March-October · 15-30°C
Pleasant for walking through Fes's medina; avoid the hottest months of July-August for midday exertion.
Winter (Nov-Feb)
November-February · 5-15°C
Cooler and wet at times, but far fewer tourists.

Weather & Climate near Al-Hamra Mosque

Climate

Al-Hamra Mosque's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (537 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 58 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 5° - 16° 10° 62 mm partly cloudy 71% 2.2 m/s 0.5 low 10.0h
February Very Good 7° - 17° 12° 66 mm partly cloudy 70% 2.8 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.8h
March Very Good 8° - 20° 14° 72 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.9 m/s 1.2 high 11.8h
April Very Good 11° - 22° 16° 61 mm partly cloudy 67% 3.0 m/s 1.6 very high 12.9h
May Excellent 13° - 25° 19° 41 mm some cloud 61% 3.0 m/s 2.0 very high 13.8h
June Ideal 17° - 30° 23° 13 mm mostly sunny 51% 2.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 14.3h
July Ideal 20° - 34° 27° 0 mm clear 39% 2.9 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.1h
August Ideal 20° - 34° 27° 1 mm clear 37% 2.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.3h
September Ideal 18° - 30° 24° 12 mm mostly sunny 47% 2.3 m/s 1.6 very high 12.3h
October Excellent 13° - 25° 19° 50 mm some cloud 54% 2.3 m/s 1.0 high 11.2h
November Very Good 9° - 20° 15° 72 mm partly cloudy 65% 2.5 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.2h
December Very Good 7° - 16° 12° 87 mm some cloud 70% 2.1 m/s 0.4 low 9.7h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Al-Hamra Mosque

Located within Fes’s medina; most visitors arrive on foot from the gates (Bab Boujloud) and navigate the medina’s lanes. Taxi drop‑off at the city gates is typical; from there it is a short walk.

Tips for Visiting Al-Hamra Mosque

  • The mosque is part of Fès's religious quarter - it sits amid narrow lanes where non‑Muslim visitors should dress conservatively and move quietly.
  • Combine a visit with nearby historic sites like the Attarine Madrasa and the Souk des Tapis for a fuller Old Fes experience.